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- Megan Van Peebles was born on 1 June 1958 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971), South Bronx Heroes (1985) and Baadasssss! (2003). She was married to Ron Van. She died on 13 March 2006 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Ethel Teare was born on 11 January 1894 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. She was an actress, known for Anthony and Cleopatra (1924), Ham at the Beach (1915) and In Dutch (1914). She was married to Frank F. Risso. She died on 4 March 1959 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Kevin Thale McCourt was an American actor and voice actor from San Mateo, California. He was known for voicing Muggshot, Panda King, Sir Raleigh and Clockwerk in the Sly Cooper video game franchise by Sony. He also acted in the 2005 film called Rent as Mr. Jones. He passed away in July 2017 at San Mateo.- Willis Robards was born on 5 August 1912 in Weehawken, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for Shannon (1961), Perry Mason (1957) and Mister Ed (1961). He died on 24 November 1984 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Dee Humphrey was born on 8 March 1930 in Port-au-Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies (BWI). She was an actress, known for The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956). She was married to Benjamin Masselink, William Holbrook Hawes Jr and Pat Conway. She died in June 2020 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Leonard Lake was born on 29 October 1945 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was married to Claralyn Balasz. He died on 6 June 1985 in San Mateo County, California, USA.
- Attractive Sybil Lewis was one of the best, most convincing actresses of Black Cinema. Her sophisticated, sometimes snooty presence was one of many but her more popular approach to acting always worked whether in drama, straight, romance or comedy roles and always remained likable. Sybil's acting would remind one of a Rosalind Russell or even Bette Davis. She was able to adapt to any role and make a film worth watching even if she was the only one acting. Her training and natural touch to acting, gave those films substantiality. "Mystery In Swing," "Broken Strings," "Am I Guilty?," "Midnight Menace," "Lucky Gamblers," "Boy! What a Girl!," and "Miracle in Harlem," are Black Cinema films where Sybil and others got to be a real actress, not a "Black" actress but actress without a label or stereotype and she got to play roles of people from all walks of life unlike Blacks in Hollywood. Even in Hollywood movies, "Revenge of the Zombies," "Going My Way," and "The Very Thought of You," Sybil had a chance to use her acting skills and not be stereotyped too much because of her race.
- Anna Demetrio was born on 8 November 1892 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. She was an actress, known for Miss V from Moscow (1942), Escape to Paradise (1939) and Call of the South Seas (1944). She died on 8 November 1959 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Writer
- Director
- Additional Crew
John Boland was born on 12 February 1913 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for The League of Gentlemen (1960), Te quiero con locura (1935) and Piernas de seda (1935). He was married to Philippa Carver. He died on 19 June 1976 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Set Decorator
- Art Department
Alfred E. Spencer was born on 25 December 1917 in Rawlins, Wyoming, USA. He was a set decorator, known for The Night of the Hunter (1955), Jungle Goddess (1948) and In the Good Old Summertime (1949). He died on 17 March 1985 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Writer
- Producer
Bob Cottle was born on 7 August 1920 in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for The Ruff & Reddy Show (1957). He died on 25 April 1999 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Emory Johnson was born on 16 March 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and director, known for The Phantom Express (1932), The Last Edition (1925) and The Non-Stop Flight (1926). He was married to Ella Hall. He died on 18 April 1960 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actress
Eleanor Wood was born on 17 October 1882 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress. She died on 20 February 1970 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Rolfe Peterson was born on 21 September 1921 in Ogden, Utah, USA. He died on 3 February 1980 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Alice Mock was born on 22 January 1896 in California, USA. She was an actress, known for Cinderella (1965) and Wonder Man (1945). She was married to George Hinton. She died on 24 October 1972 in San Mateo County, California, USA.- Juice Boi was an actor, known for Juice Boi: The Monster (2016), Scrillz feat. Juice Boi x Thizz: In the Bay (2018) and Juice Boi: Devil's Work Freestyle (2020). He died on 30 October 2020 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Director
- Production Designer
- Art Department
Lew Keller was born on 4 July 1912 in Sacramento, California, USA. He was a director and production designer, known for The Bullwinkle Show (1959), Peabody's Improbable History (1959) and The Four Poster (1952). He died on 7 January 1996 in San Mateo County, California, USA.- Editor
- Editorial Department
Arthur Roberts was born on 17 July 1890 in Mullin, Texas, USA. He was an editor, known for Flying Devils (1933), Storm Over Lisbon (1944) and The Trespasser (1947). He died on 5 February 1961 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actress
- Camera and Electrical Department
Harold Lloyd's co-star in Professor Beware (1938) had eight years training as a dancer and actress in Michigan and Ohio. For a while, she taught dancing at the University of Toledo, worked briefly in stock and then headed off to New York. After appearing in two failed Broadway productions, she received her first good reviews for 'End of Summer' (originally as understudy to Doris Dudley) in 1936. On the strength of her performance, Guthrie McClintic cast her in 'High Tor' in 1937, opposite Burgess Meredith and Peggy Ashcroft. She had some success on radio, particularly in 'John's Other Wife' (1937) and was heard on 'The Palmolive Hour' and 'Lux Radio Theatre'. Her contract with Lloyd for 'Professor Beware' stipulated that she was not to marry or become engaged for six months after release, or forfeit $ 5,000. Phyllis promptly married after completing the film, returned to Broadway and was not seen on celluloid again.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Eileen Christy was born on 6 February 1927 in Baldur, Manitoba, Canada. She was an actress, known for Thunderbirds (1952), Sweethearts on Parade (1953) and I Dream of Jeanie (1952). She was married to Norman Keller. She died on 7 April 2010 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actor
- Additional Crew
Ernie Fuentes was born on 1 June 1925 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Stand by Me (1986), Up in Smoke (1978) and Midnight Madness (1980). He died on 5 March 2016 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Gus Alexander was born on 27 April 1903 in Louisiana, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Mutt and Jeff and the Escaped Lunatic (1911), Mutt and Jeff Join the Opera Co. (1911) and Mutt and Jeff and the Goldstein Burglary (1911). He died on 31 August 1966 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actress
Shirley Adams was born on 13 June 1920 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She was an actress. She died on 15 January 2007 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actress
- Script and Continuity Department
Dolores Booth was born on 27 November 1908 in Nevada, USA. She was an actress, known for The Old Oregon Trail (1928), Mormon Conquest (1939) and Riding Speed (1934). She was married to Victor Adamson. She died on 18 January 1959 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Cutty Banks was an actor, known for Cutty Banks: Tell Me What U Want (2018), Big Myke feat. Cutty Banks & Maceso3rd: Set Trippin' (2018) and Cutty Banks: My Baby (2019). He died on 19 December 2020 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Willis Robards Jr. was born on 5 August 1912 in Weehawken, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor, known for The Two Twins (1923). He died on 24 November 1984 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Leslie E. Robertson was born on 12 February 1928 in Manhattan Beach, California, USA. He was married to Sharon Michiko Hibino, Elizabeth Joanna Zublin and SawTeen See. He died on 11 February 2021 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Dorothy Wallace was born on 13 November 1894 in San Francisco, California, USA. She was an actress, known for A Man's Fight (1919), The Spite Bride (1919) and Parlor, Bedroom and Bath (1920). She was married to Millard Webb. She died in 1985 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Music Department
- Production Manager
The Emmy-winning creator and Executive Producer of "Win Ben Stein's Money", Al Burton has seen his show win seven Emmys for Comedy Central. Early in his career as a producer, writer and director, Burton amassed dozens of credits for youthful entertainment, including Four Star's "Hollywood A Go Go," ABC-TV'S Annual PepsiCo Specials "Romp" and "Go!" as well as the ABC sunmmer series "Malibu U." As Norman Lear's Director of Development, Burton co-developed the breakthrough series "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" and was Creative Supervisor throughout its 325 episodes. Also with Lear, Burton developed, and was Creative Supervisor of "Fernwood 2Night" and "America 2Night." Additionally, he was developer and Creative Supervisor of "Facts of Life," "One Day At A Time," "Diff'rent Strokes," "The Jeffersons," "Silver Spoons," and "Square Pegs." At Universal Television, he developed and was Executive Producer for the 6 1/2 years of "Charles In Charge," the nation's most successful first-run syndicated comedy. Burton is Developer-Executive Producer of "The New Lassie" first-run series. An accomplished composer and lyricist, he co-wrote and composed themes for "Diffrent Strokes," "Facts of Life," "Together We Stand," "Nothing Is Easy," "Charles In Charge," "The New Lassie," and "Turn Ben Stein On." Al Burton is one of America's most honored producers of youthful television: He shared Emmy honors for "All In The Family". He was honored by the National Conference for Christians and Jews ("Diff'rent Strokes"). California Governor's Committee for the Employment of the Handicapped ("Facts Of Life" and "Charles in Charge"). The Entertainment Industries Council honored him with special commendations for his "The New Lassie" and "Charles In Charge," and he is the recipient of the Jackie Coogan Award given by Youth In Film for Outstanding Contribution to Youth Through Entertainment. Burton is winner of The Genesis Award for his portrayal of animal issues in "The New Lassie." As Executive Producer and developer, Al Burton has brought to television (and literally started the careers of) scores of young stars. Michael J. Fox (whom Burton cast in the Norman Lear-Alex Haley series "Palmerstown"), Valerie Bertinelli (whom Burton cast in "One Day At A Time") plus Molly Ringwald ("The Facts Of Life") and Christina Applegate ("Charles In Charge"), Sarah Jessica Parker ("Square Pegs"), Meg Ryan ("Charles In Charge"), Gary Coleman ("Diffrent Strokes"), Mark-Paul Gosselaar ("Charles In Charge"), Tiffini-Amber Thiessen ("Charles In Charge"), Jami Gertz ("Square Pegs"), Nicole Eggert ("Charles In Charge" & "Baywatch"), Kathy Ireland ("Charles In Charge"), Erika Eleniak ("Charles In Charge" & "Baywatch"), Pamela Lee ("Charles In Charge" & "Baywatch"), Leonardo DiCaprio ("The New Lassie") and a long list of others! Burton is a member of the Directors Guild, Writers Guild, AFTRA, NATAS and Academy of Magical Arts. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Pilgrim Group of Mutual Funds, is a member of the Chair's Council of the Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors and serves on the advisory board of the Institute for Mental Health Initiatives as well as the Advisory Board of the Samantha Smith Center.- Stanley Lachman was born on 28 December 1929 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Amazing Colossal Man (1957), Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (1955) and Death Valley Days (1952). He died on 28 November 1997 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Cinematographer
Amos Stillman was born on 13 January 1891 in New York, USA. Amos was a cinematographer, known for Riders of the Rio (1931), Lightnin' Smith Returns (1931) and La visita dell'incrociatore italiano Libia a San Francisco, Calif., 6-29 novembre 1921 (1921). Amos died on 1 December 1975 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Ted Osborne was born on 6 February 1900 in Oklahoma, USA. Ted was a writer, known for DuckTales: Remastered (2013) and Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990). Ted died on 12 March 1968 in San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, USA.
- Claire Giannini Hoffman was born on 30 December 1904 in San Mateo, California, USA. She was married to Biff Hoffman. She died on 20 December 1997 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Costume Designer
Julia Lazar was born on 28 July 1924 in Rostov, Russia. Julia was a costume designer, known for The Sound of Music (1965). Julia died on 6 December 2014 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Felix Walsh was born on 6 March 1911 in California, USA. He was an actor, known for The Hole in the Garden Wall (1914), The Close Call (1914) and Her Life's Story (1914). He died on 14 May 1992 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Art Department
Ken Soohoo was born on 6 January 1968 in San Francisco, California, USA. He is known for Corpse Killer (1994), Sewer Shark (1992) and Night Trap (1992). He died on 29 March 2016 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Bruce Coleman was born on 11 November 1910 in Cutler, California, USA. He was an actor, known for In Gay Madrid (1930) and Confessions of a Co-Ed (1931). He died on 16 November 1978 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actor
Son of a grape farmer, he and his family settled in Turlock. Ca, in 1910 after emigrating from Persia. Known for his operatic voice and love of family, he was cast mostly, as the villain in early Hollywood. Among some of his closest friends were Randolph Scott, Mario Lanza and Ezio Pinza.- George Dee was born on 11 April 1901 in France. He was an actor, known for The 20th Century-Fox Hour (1955), Telephone Time (1956) and The Star and the Story (1955). He died on 24 August 1974 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Additional Crew
- Actor
- Director
Lew Christensen was born on 6 May 1909 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. He was an actor and director, known for McCloud (1970), Great Performances: Dance in America (1976) and The Nutcracker (1965). He was married to Gisella Caccialanza (dancer). He died on 9 October 1984 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Actor
- Location Management
- Producer
George Burrafato was born on 22 June 1919 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for THX 1138 (1971), What's Up, Doc? (1972) and Toma (1973). He died on 13 April 2001 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Marty Brounstein was born on 4 March 1957 in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Leah Brounstein. He died on 31 July 2020 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Lee Weyer was born on 3 September 1936 in Imlay City, Michigan, USA. He was married to Gay Valentine Clem. He died on 4 July 1988 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actor
John Sweeny was born on 20 May 1892 in Ireland. He was an actor. He died on 9 December 1971 in Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA.- Hank Luisetti was born on 16 June 1916 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Campus Confessions (1938). He was married to Nancy Gommeringer. He died on 17 December 2002 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Actor
Dolph Camilli was born on 23 April 1907 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was an actor. He died on 21 October 1997 in San Mateo, California, USA.- Charlie Melson was born on 12 September 1897 in New York, USA. Charlie was a writer, known for Flirting with Fate (1938), The Gladiator (1938) and Swiss Miss (1938). Charlie died on 22 May 1956 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- John Fergusson was born on 16 October 1906 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was an actor, known for White Zombie (1932). He died on 18 September 1982 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- H. Sheridan Bickers was born on 15 June 1883 in County Galway, Ireland. H. Sheridan was a writer, known for Her Body in Bond (1918). H. Sheridan died on 2 August 1957 in San Mateo, California, USA.
- Paul Vernon Lorton, Sr. was born in San Mateo in 1909 to Eugene and Katherine Lorton. Mr. Lorton attended the Peninsula Avenue Grammar School, and San Mateo High School where he played on the basketball, soccer and tennis teams.
After graduation, Lorton attended San Mateo Junior College, where he served as editor of the college paper and was a member of the college tennis and soccer teams. Lorton went on to finish his education at Stanford University, where he played soccer under the legendary Harry Maloney and was associate editor of Chaparral, the Stanford humor magazine. He was graduated from Stanford with Distinction.
Lorton was employed by the Lawrence Warehouse Company, a nationwide warehouse firm headquartered in San Francisco. He had a 32 year career with Lawrence, spending 20 years of that time in Fresno as manager of the San Joaquin division. In 1953 he returned to Lawrence's San Francisco Headquarters, where he served as executive vice-president until he retired in 1964.
After his retirement from Lawrence, Lorton re-entered the business world as vice-president and trust officer for the Bank of America. After a second retirement at age 65, he embarked on a career as a professional fund raiser for the Children's Hospital in Oakland, the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, and the Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation in San Mateo. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of that Foundation. Lorton achieved a reputation as an expert in the field of charitable deferred giving.
He was a member of the Olympic Club, the University Club, the World Trade Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Stanford Golf Club, and the Peninsula Golf and Country Club.